IBM Project Manager Certificate: My Student Review
Check out my review of the IBM Project Manager Certificate course from Coursera to see if it is right for you.
Author: Elizabeth Harrin
Elizabeth Harrin is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management in the UK. She holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University, and several project management certifications including APM PMQ. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004 and has worked extensively in project delivery for over 20 years.
Elizabeth is also the founder of the Project Management Rebels community, a mentoring group for professionals. She's written several books for project managers including Managing Multiple Projects.
5 Fab Online Resources for Project Management Certification Prep
If you want to land a good project manager role, one of the things to consider is certification. When I did my first project management training, it was all classroom based. Fortunately, that isn’t the case any longer and if you can’t take a week off work or travel to a training center, there are…
The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty
One irrefutable reality stands out in the fast-paced world of business, where competition is tough and consumer expectations continue to evolve: outstanding service is the cornerstone that holds the customer/brand connection together. It’s true: what you know to be the case from your own interactions with brands is borne out by research. And unsurprisingly, excellent…
Making the Difference: Problem Solving vs Decision Making
Discover the difference between problem solving and decision making. Learn when to use each, who is involved, and how to make the best decisions for your project.
7 Ways To Stay Motivated & Productive During the Summer At Work
It can be difficult to stay motivated at work during the summer. Check out these 7 summer productivity tips to keep your productivity high.
RAG (and BRAG) status and how to use them on projects
Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status.
4 Ways to give feedback to colleagues with examples
How often do you give positive praise or other feedback to your team? Probably every day, even if you don’t realize it. In this article, I’m looking at 4 different styles for giving feedback to a colleague as a manager. My style for giving feedback is one of positive praise. I say things like, “Great…
Gate reviews: What to do and why you need them
Gate reviews or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, including the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap.
How to use the SCARF framework as a manager
Carole Osterweil explains the SCARF framework as a way understand and respond to behaviour – both from yourself and others.
The Leadership Attitude
There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager. But…
What is ROM and how to calculate it (with example)
What is a ROM estimate? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. But…
The how, when, why of backfilling a position (with tips)
Backfilling a position can be tricky, but with our guide, you’ll know everything you need to in order to successfully backfill a position.